The City of Vancouver has just launched its new Media Room. A great resource for learning about city initiatives, finding out more about the public art in our midst, and delving into the history (and current events) that have shaped Vancouver. My contributions as a writer-producer and/or editor include: Cycling
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WINTER BIKE TO WORK CAMPAIGN TACKLES 2010 COMMUTING WOES
Nov. 17, 2009 – Getting around Vancouver will be challenging during the Winter Olympics. To address the issue, the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition is encouraging commuters to consider biking to work. Thanks to positive feedback from cyclists during Bike to Work Week (Nov. 2 – 8) and continuing support from
The New York State of Mind
My latest article is online at the Tyee. Find out who’s behind the Big Apple’s transportation system reboot. Why New York Enticed Translink ChiefWhen Translink CEO Tom Prendergast starts running NYC’s transit system, he’ll have a visionary ally in Janette Sadik-Khan.By Chris Keam Translink’s challenges are once again in the
Learn more about Hinge Park in the Olympic Village
photo: The Challenge Series Have you walked by the Olympic Village and wondered where the little creek in the newly-built Hinge Park comes from and what its purpose might be? Wonder no more! Instead, watch the short video I recently edited for gvtv.ca for an overview of the park, the
Friends of Burrard Bridge in the Vancouver Sun
I wrote an editorial appearing in today’s edition of the Vancouver Sun. Although it carries my byline, I must acknowledge the help of Mary Sherlock and Arno Schortinghuis for their help with the raw materials, and Richard Campbell and Rob Wynen for advice and direction with the tone and tack
Vancouver announces date and details of lane reallocation trial.
June 23, 2009 – City of Vancouver communications and neighbourhood transportation staff gave a special media briefing Tuesday, explaining some of the details and logistics surrounding the upcoming $1.4 million cycling lane reallocation trial on the Burrard Bridge. Here are seven things about the upcoming trial cyclists and pedestrians should
Vancouver in Carbusters magazine
The article I co-wrote with Terry Lowe (editor of Momentum magazine) for Carbusters magazine is available online. A two-wheeled tour of Vancouver
Girl Gone Goa with Ulrike Rodrigues
 June 24th, 6pm – the Bike Doctor 137 West Broadway, Vancouver (across from MEC) Join the Bike Doctor for an Indian travel adventure. Based near the state capital of Panjim, Ulrike rode, wrote and photographed her time on two wheels for six months. Learn how to: stay cool cycling in tropical heat, drink
Vanier Park Dirt Jumps Move Forward
Glen Eagles skills park, West Vancouver, B.C. (built by Hoots Inc.) I couldn’t make the meeting last week, but the Park Board heard from the public regarding a BMX and dirt jump park in currently vacant land near the Planetarium and Vanier Park. The plan has moved one step closer
BCIT Students Show Pedal-Powered Innovation
Knowledge was power at BCIT on Wednesday, with creative thinking in abundance, and a wild array of student designed solutions to the problem of building a pedal-powered, electricity-generating vehicle that could fit inside a 30 x 18 x 16 inch box. If that wasn’t enough of a challenge, the bikes